Players on the Canadian women’s soccer team have expressed their desire for the issue of remuneration at the World Cup to be resolved before their departure to Australia. With the pre-tournament camp in Australia’s Gold Coast scheduled for June 28, time is running out.
Canada captain, Christine Sinclair, stated that while they are not yet at the point of refusing to board the plane, they want the matter settled beforehand so they can focus on their preparation. The Canadian women’s team, along with the men’s team, have been involved in a labor dispute with Canada Soccer for over a year.
Sinclair acknowledged the recent changes within Canada Soccer and anticipated a fight that would take time. However, she emphasized that the women’s team has made it clear to the CSA that they need a deal in place for the World Cup and this year before traveling to Australia. She believes a resolution will be reached, although it may not be a long-term solution.
Seventh-ranked Canada is set to face No. 40 Nigeria on July 21, followed by matches against No. 22 Ireland on July 26 and No. 10 Australia on July 31, all taking place in Melbourne.
When asked for comment, Canada Soccer did not respond immediately.
The Canadian women formed the Canadian Soccer Players’ Association in 2016 and have been without a labor agreement since the previous one expired in 2021.
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While the men’s team is working on their first formal labor agreement after organizing as the Canada Men’s National Soccer Team Players Association, both teams have taken job action in the past. The men boycotted a friendly match against Panama in June 2022, expressing their dissatisfaction with the progress of the labor talks.
Earlier this year, the Canadian women threatened to strike during the SheBelieves Cup but reluctantly returned to the field when confronted with the possibility of legal action from Canada Soccer.
Amidst the ongoing labor disputes, men’s coach John Herdman raised concerns about the funding and support received by the national teams compared to rival teams. He urged Canada Soccer to “get real” and invest more in building a strong foundation for Canadian soccer.
In conclusion, the Canadian women’s team is hoping for a resolution on remuneration before the World Cup, while both the men’s and women’s teams continue to navigate their labor disputes with Canada Soccer. The players understand the need for change in order to stay competitive and relevant in the world of soccer.
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